Sanford admits to affair

[pinkmandy]

I think there's more to this story than an affair (which he could have on any business trip, no need to disappear all of a sudden after all the political ruckus he was involved in). Seems to me that there was some MSM (TPTB?) panic when he couldn't be found. This all seems so contrived to me. Kind of like the Spitzer ordeal.

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

All that matters is that people pay attention to the Sanford scandal, and not the Bernanke/BoA story.

True, but as most here know, Government is above the law... a resignation to get "Our Boy Larry"(Larwrence Summers) into Bernake's seat. The whole thing will be a hoopla of this and that, only to fade away into oblivion government dungeon with JFK, Alberto Gonza, Dubya, Kissinger, Chenney, Dodd, Conrad, Maxine Waters... and hundreds of other.

Dismissed under the Code of United States of Amnesia and government Tyranny.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Shit!

I didn't post this up until now, but my guess was always that this was an affair, if the media report about the wife saying she "didn't know where he was" was actually true. It appears it was true.

 

[max]

I think there's more to this story than an affair (which he could have on any business trip, no need to disappear all of a sudden after all the political ruckus he was involved in). Seems to me that there was some MSM (TPTB?) panic when he couldn't be found. This all seems so contrived to me. Kind of like the Spitzer ordeal.

I have a hunch that Sanford's "Argentinian Lover" is a dude.

What's going on in S Carolina with the gay GOP politicians...Lindsey Graham...possibly Sanford

 

[ChaosControl]

Sigh... one less person I can vote for.

 

[Dustancostine]

"I wanted to do something exotic," Sanford explained earlier

I guess this takes on another meaning.

 

[nate895]

Interesting turn of events. I couldn't vote for him now; his politics are borderline and his morality is subpar.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

And it is obvious that the media knew exactly what was going on the whole time. His enemies in his State knew. The media just wanted to force the issue and attempt to eliminate Sanford.

 

[SimpleName]

It does seem like everytime there is a story about the Federal reserve or Obama. Just recently they covered the FDA Tobacco bill with Iran. Now Sanford covers the Bernanke story. Or how about going back to the primaries when Ron paul was gaining extraordinary steam and all of a sudden, for no reason, Mike Huckabee (the most similar candidate) skyrocketed in popularity. Seemed like there was one poll that showed him 2 points higher than before and he was the big news. I wish I had a full list of it, because I remember it happening constantly.

This story, not to be a conspiracy theorist, seems to fit perfectly into the hands of statists to show in some subliminal sense that people who oppose big government (or so Sanford says) are liars. lol. I don't know. Oh well...Mitt Romney is going to surely take advantage of this.

 

[dannno]

lol, what if she's not holding out on you, but what she's offering is just plain gross?

Hmmm I guess if 20 years went by and I was putting a lot of effort into taking care of myself and she wasn't, then possibly.. especially if she also pretty much lost interest in sex.. but if we had kids and she gained a little weight from that and was putting effort into staying in shape to keep that part of our relationship alive then I don't think I could do that to her.. If she still wanted it then I would never be one to deny it to her...but it would also be cool to be with a woman who has an open mind and perhaps bring another girl into the mix or if not then maybe let me have a treat once in a while.

Foot being on the other shoe, would I mind if my wife wasn't too impressed with me anymore and wanted another guy? As long as she doesn't start neglecting me in that department, if I became sloppy fat and ugly I guess you could say I would understand, as long as it was just once in a while... It's just that women seem to be the ones who more often start seeing someone else and can't go back to the first person. I'm not saying it never happens in the other direction, but men are MUCH better at going out and getting theirs and going back to their REAL relationship and/or responsibilities... because having sex isn't that big of a deal for guys, it doesn't need to be life altering and involve commitments and whatnot.

If I became unable to perform sexually, I'd still be able keep my wife happy in that department using other means.


Trailer Park Boys

Ricky: Well Lucy... I can't do anything... a snake bit my ....

Lucy: You can still hook a girl up... you know what I'm sayin?

Mod Note: Please keep the vulgarity out. You know what I'm sayin'?

Reply: Yep, sorry, I cut and pasted that part, certainly would have edited it had I typed it or noticed :o

 

[nate895]

I have a hunch that Sanford's "Argentinian Lover" is a dude.

What's going on in S Carolina with the gay GOP politicians...Lindsey Graham...possibly Sanford

Oh, come on, he isn't gay. What kind of sick mind do you have that the immediate thing that pops into your head is homosexuality?

Maybe that is what you'd be doing in Argentina...J/K

 

[dannno]

There are certain circumstances that people never see. People love to judge before they truly understand. But there is no excuse for breaking marriage vows. If there was a problem, he should've addressed it and maybe they could have divorced. That would have been much more honest and he would not be in deep shit now. He is despicable. Obviously not an honest man. Unfortunately, he was the closest thing that we would have got to a real conservative in 2012 that could actually win an election. But again, he is a cheater and a liar, so...maybe it wouldn't have been so great in the first place not that I really trusted him before.

Why do they need to divorce just so he can stick his you know what into a nice you know what??

They have kids, he can still do that and come back to the family and take care of them. Obviously it's not an optimal situation, but there's no reason to divorce just cause the guy wanted to get his you know what wet.

 

[moostraks]

This all seems so contrived to me. Kind of like the Spitzer ordeal.

+1

 

[NerveShocker]

So he turned down the stimulus funny money.. and shortly after has his reputation destroyed (By his own words) and chances for a 2012 run eliminated.. I smell a rat.. plus I don't believe in coincidences. Really on fathers day go to Argentina to have an affair..? This guy may not be a genius but I don't believe he's that stupid. My guess is somebody got to him.. and told him to remove himself from contention(Or they'll do it).. What better way than admitting you've been having an affair for 5months.

 

[acptulsa]

+1

Don't forget Blagojevich.

 

[pinkmandy]

Oh boy.

Eta I'm pretty sure this is a joke...just DK trying to get some site hits I'm sure.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/24/0527/71296

Haggard 'ex-prostitute': Sanford was in Colorado with me
by iampunha
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Wed Jun 24, 2009 at 07:20:49 AM PDT

ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Personal trainer and self-labeled ex-prostitute Mike Jones, whose allegations regarding disgraced Baptist megachurch preacher Ted Haggard led to the latter's resignation, says he spent the weekend in a Colorado hotel room with missing South Carolina Republican Gov. Mark Sanford. And he has a plane ticket receipt with Sanford's name on it that he says proves it.

A spokeswoman for Sanford's office called the allegation "beyond ludicrous; shameful," adding that Sanford is a "married man who is deeply committed to his wife and children, whom he loves very, very much."

"Governor Sanford would never engage in the incredibly immoral acts Mr. Jacobs has alleged took place," the spokeswoman said. "Governor Sanford believes homosexual acts are a sin and violate the Bible and the sacred institution of traditional marriage, which is why he fully supports South Carolina's Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as being between only a man and a woman."

The spokeswoman wouldn't say if the governor plans to sue for defamation of character, only that "Mr. Jones should be very, very careful about what he says about Governor Sanford in the future. And we'll be praying for his soul at this clearly troubling time in his life."

1. Writing
2. Hiking
3. Argentina w/mistress
4. Colorado w/gay prostitute

Seems to me someone is out to ruin this man. And it would not shock me to find out his 'confession' was totally fake to protect his family. "You had an affair. You will resign. Or else.".

I mean, can't he just arrange business trips or whatever like most cheaters when he wants to visit a lover? Something STINKS here. Big time. Why couldn't he trust his own staff all of a sudden?

 

[LibertyEagle]

Man, they're harping on this on CNN.

The man had an affair. He had already told his wife and family and they were trying to work through it.

It's not a hanging offense.

 

[steph3n]

I knew when I saw he was in Argentina and not on the AT, that he was chasing tail.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Yeah, this is getting really weird.

 

[Deborah K]

Why do they need to divorce just so he can stick his you know what into a nice you know what??

They have kids, he can still do that and come back to the family and take care of them. Obviously it's not an optimal situation, but there's no reason to divorce just cause the guy wanted to get his you know what wet.

I wouldn't blame his wife if she wanted to hold it together while the kids still needed raising. These are sacrifices we make for our children, little kids deserve a mommy and daddy together in the home - assuming the parents can keep their marriage problems in perspective.

Bur your remark: "he can still do that and come back to the family and take care of them" gives no consideration at all to his wife and the devastation she must be feeling. I feel terrible for her. Sanford is a scum bag.